With celebrities changing their hair faster than the seasons change, it's no wonder the best colorists are taking up residence in Los Angeles. Hair pros like Tracy Cunningham and Nikki Lee are responsible for shaping the biggest hair trends of 2024, giving Jennifer Lopez, Khloe Kardashian, and Camila Cabello gorgeous color.

"Hair color in Los Angeles is more trend-forward than any other city," says colorist Jacob Siriano.

"Los Angeles it-girls are looking for attention to detail, with highlights and lowlights placed effortlessly, while maintaining the health of their hair, which is their biggest goal."

If you've ever seen a girl with wonderfully dyed hair in an Instagram post, a red carpet photo, or on Rodeo Drive and wondered where on earth she got it, Marie Claire's editor and coolest Angelenos are the best in town for Angelenos' We've compiled a list of bleach, balayage, and fashion color gurus. Keep reading to discover the best hair colorists in Los Angeles.

Earlier this year, Kylie Jenner dyed her hair bright pink and genuinely broke the Internet. Do you know who brought that original vision to life almost a decade ago? Daniel Moon started Hair Los Angeles, a lofted salon, out of "a desire to grow as an autonomous color artist." An expert in maintaining hair health, whether it be from bold, bright colors to natural highlights or vice versa, Moon's canvas is your head, and his palette is cosmic. Just scrolling through his Instagram is a veritable rainbow of inspiration. His shade nomenclature includes quotes from every movie and TV show ever made, and you'll find your ideal muse.

Address 1427 East 4th St. Unit 3, Los Angeles, CA

For reservations, email [email protected].

"My Jess is the coolest," says Marta Mae Friedman, cool girl and co-founder of Dieux skin. 'She dyes my hair and she dyes a lot of my friends' hair.' Jessica Gonzalez, best known as a colorist at Salon Benjamin in West Hollywood, once told the professional hair brand Isles that she is inspired by the way virgin hair is bleached by the sun. If that doesn't convince you, she is also responsible for the brunette shade that made Billie Eilish feel like herself again.

Address 148 N Wetherly Dr., West Hollywood, CA

For reservations, call 424-249-3296 or email [email protected].

Two-time Emmy Award-winning hair artist Kya Wright is the CEO of Muze Hair, a line of wigs, extensions, clip-ins, and products that consistently help people "manage, maintain, and style their hair" to perfection. Jennifer Hudson, Halle Berry, Ciara, Gabrielle Union, and our Beauty Director, Deena Campbell, to name a few, shine behind the chair as she applies color to actual human heads. Says Campbell, "When Kiyah touches your hair, expect a full color makeover."

Address: by appointment.

To make an appointment, call 323-559-7176 or email [email protected].

I regularly cover hair transformations for work, and when something big happens, it's often Nikki Lee behind the chair. (For example, Camila Cabello's platinum blonde or Selena Gomez's soft brunette hair.) Along with her equally talented co-founder, Riauna Capri, Lee works at Nine Zero One Salon in West Hollywood, where regular clients include Sophia Bush and Hilary Duff. She says, "We believe that people go to salons for a certain look. People go to Nine Zero One to feel a certain way," the stylists share on their website.

Address 901 Westbourne Dr, West Hollywood, CA

For appointments, email [email protected].

Always ready to answer our color questions, Matt Rez has celebrity clients like Dua Lipa, Haley Bieber, and Florence Pugh. His trademark "mid-light" is a process that connects the highlight color to the base hair color and scatters the tresses with shades in between. He once told hair.com, "I have a client come in every three to four months." It creates a seamless connection from root to tip, so they can go longer in between."

Address: by appointment only.

For appointments, call 424-245-9702.

Highlights by J.Lo, Chantilly Blonde Bob by Carey Mulligan, Warm Brunette Waves by Lana Del Rey, Cowboy Copper Strands by Emma Stone.

Address 8820 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA

Reservations online.

Cassandra Kaeding, artist of the vibrant blonde shades of Rene Wrapp, is co-owner of Crâne Salon in Los Angeles and an ambassador for K18, one of our favorite damage protection hair care brands. She received her cosmetology license specializing in color from Paul Mitchell, and is now an aspiring cosmetologist. Other clients include Natalie Portman, Kylie Jenner, Rooney Mara, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Olivia Munn, and Kendall Jenner.

Address 134 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

Reservations can be made online.

Incredibly chic photographer and creative director Brittany Lepley "makes Sia's wigs, shaves Rose McGowan's head, and highlights Caroline Vreeland" for icon Adrian Arredondo. He's obsessed. His approach to hair and beauty is heavily influenced by the performance art era of the 1970s and his personal connection to the Surrealist movement. I haven't liked my hair since him," Lepley adds. 'He is iconic.'

Address: by appointment.

To make an appointment, email [email protected] or call 213-246-6894.

Mara Roszsak's Mare Salon is full of talented colorists, but there is something special about Sarah Connor. Her colleagues agree. As much a specialist in extensions as she is in color, Connor can take you from bland to absolutely vivacious with a new shade, length, and volume all in one. On her LinkedIn, she says, "I have been a client for over 5 years and her attention to detail is impeccable." From brown to blonde, long to short (and now on-blue), Sarah has always helped me achieve results while keeping my hair's health in mind."

Address 152 N. Wetherly Dr., West Hollywood, CA

Call 424-274-3479 during Mare's business hours for an appointment.

While crowdsourcing for a colorist, my inbox quickly filled up with people praising Jacob Siriano. This French balayage master, who developed his passion for hair while working at Eva Scrivo Salon in New York City, is currently in West Hollywood and loves to recreate the ethereal color that only a summer in the sun can provide. Specializing in glossy, natural-looking finishes, this artist frequently travels from L.A. to New York City.

Address 8668 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA

For appointments call 424-777-0638.

"Bianca Hillier is an absolute pro. You can imagine California girl, model, and Olympic swimmer Anikka Delgado needs a little TLC for her gorgeous dark locks after a long day in the chlorinated pool. 'She's experienced with all hair types and knows exactly what I need. I love her and the salon." "A colorist of many fields, Hillier entered beauty school at the child prodigy age of 17 and has recently become well known for her customized beach-inspired balayage.

Address 616 N. Almont Dr., West Hollywood, CA

Appointments can be made online at andylecomptesalon.com or by calling 310-273-4100.

Leticia Lesmin, who works at the appointment-only studio Dusted Beauty, is the person fashion stylist Lindsey Hartman trusts for her colorful hair. A cut and makeup star, Lesmin colors with fade-out in mind, ensuring that even when wash day arrives and the initial tones fade, she can still enjoy the beautiful shades.

Address 2348 Forney St., Los Angeles, CA

Make an appointment online.